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Robes Collection (#4)

"Robes: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world as we unravel their rich tapestry throughout history

Background imageRobes Collection: Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772. Creator: Benjamin West

Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772. Creator: Benjamin West
Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772.

Background imageRobes Collection: The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Mayall. 'Mr

Background imageRobes Collection: Bust of the late Mr. Bunning, City Architect, by Joseph Durham, F.S.A...City of London School

Bust of the late Mr. Bunning, City Architect, by Joseph Durham, F.S.A...City of London School, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Bust of the late Mr. Bunning, City Architect, by Joseph Durham, F.S.A., erected at the City of London School, 1865. 'A memorial tablet

Background imageRobes Collection: 'Esther's Banquet', by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865

"Esther's Banquet", by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Esther's Banquet", by E. Armitage, from the Liverpool Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1865. Engraving of a painting

Background imageRobes Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Jacobson, the new Bishop of Chester, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Right Rev. Dr. Jacobson, the new Bishop of Chester, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Right Rev. Dr. Jacobson, the new Bishop of Chester, 1865. 'The new Bishop, whose portrait we have engraved from a photograph taken by Messrs. J. and C

Background imageRobes Collection: 'Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields' A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe...the Royal Academy, 1865

"Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields" A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe...the Royal Academy, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"Whitefield Preaching in Moorfields" A.D. 1742, by E. Crowe, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1865. Engraving of a painting

Background imageRobes Collection: Garibaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864

Garibaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: presentation of the freedom of the City of London...at Guildhall, 1864. View of '...the interior of the Council Chamber at Guildhall

Background imageRobes Collection: The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince And..., 1864

The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince And..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince and Princess [of Wales] in the quadrangle of Trinity College, 1864

Background imageRobes Collection: Scenes in Japan: Japanese warriors in fighting-dress - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

Scenes in Japan: Japanese warriors in fighting-dress - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: Japanese warriors in fighting-dress - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Engraving from '...a Sketch by Mr

Background imageRobes Collection: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912607 Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens)

Background imageRobes Collection: Indulgence granted by the Archbishop of Armagh Rowland Jorse 1312 with his seal showing him in

Indulgence granted by the Archbishop of Armagh Rowland Jorse 1312 with his seal showing him in religious robes with
FLO4974705 Indulgence granted by the Archbishop of Armagh Rowland Jorse 1312 with his seal showing him in religious robes with crozier

Background imageRobes Collection: Queen Victoria of Great Britain seated in coronation robes, 1838

Queen Victoria of Great Britain seated in coronation robes, 1838
3329591 Queen Victoria of Great Britain seated in coronation robes, 1838; (add.info.: Queen Victoria of Great Britain seated in coronation robes, 1838.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRobes Collection: St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving)

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving)
531885 St Augustine of Hippo (350-430), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: one of great Fathers of early Christian church. Converted 386, bishop of Hippo 396)

Background imageRobes Collection: Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804. Napoleon in his coronation robes. Hand-coloured engraving

Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804. Napoleon in his coronation robes. Hand-coloured engraving
543746 Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804. Napoleon in his coronation robes. Hand-coloured engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRobes Collection: Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in the year of her coronation, 1910

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in the year of her coronation, 1910
2915334 Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in the year of her coronation, 1910. Mary of Teck, Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes, 1867 to 1953

Background imageRobes Collection: Various sects of Hindu priests or Brahmin with their religious paraphernalia at a river bank

Various sects of Hindu priests or Brahmin with their religious paraphernalia at a river bank
FLO4623603 Various sects of Hindu priests or Brahmin with their religious paraphernalia at a river bank. Identified as priests of Sceroteri, Canoge, Drauers, Brijbashi and Uriah

Background imageRobes Collection: Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash

Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash
FLO4565735 Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes

Background imageRobes Collection: Empirical physician, l'Empirique, 17th century.. Doctor in hat

Empirical physician, l'Empirique, 17th century.. Doctor in hat, robes and coat examining a flask of liquid
5912946 Empirical physician, l'Empirique, 17th century.. Doctor in hat, robes and coat examining a flask of liquid. Chromolithograph by Louis Rene Letronne after an illustration by Th

Background imageRobes Collection: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912578 Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa or Friedrich der Rothbart, d. 1190)

Background imageRobes Collection: Judges in their Robes

Judges in their Robes
5616204 Judges in their Robes; (add.info.: Colour portrait of 16th Century Judges in their Robes. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRobes Collection: Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican

Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican
FLO4997319 Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Background imageRobes Collection: Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)

Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722974 Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageRobes Collection: 15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving)

15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving)
XND76032 15th century fashion on nobles from the court of Charles VI of France (1380-1422) (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: representation of Isabelle of Baviera, John the Fearless)

Background imageRobes Collection: 187867

187867

Background imageRobes Collection: Costumes of Kyrgyz men with their distinctive hats, and a rear view of a woman in robes with

Costumes of Kyrgyz men with their distinctive hats, and a rear view of a woman in robes with shawl, embroidery
FLO4624788 Costumes of Kyrgyz men with their distinctive hats, and a rear view of a woman in robes with shawl, embroidery, fringes, etc

Background imageRobes Collection: St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph)

St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912634 St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon. St)

Background imageRobes Collection: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912579 Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, d. 1190, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costume of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa or Friedrich der Rothbart, d. 1190)

Background imageRobes Collection: Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China

Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China
FLO4590223 Male and female Mandarins (magistrates) in summer dress, imperial court of China. Embroidered square on their tunic reveals their rank and type: bird for civil, animal for military

Background imageRobes Collection: Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat

Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown
FLO4565704 Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann, London

Background imageRobes Collection: Brahmin caste of Hindu, wearing muslin robes and yellow threads over his shoulder

Brahmin caste of Hindu, wearing muslin robes and yellow threads over his shoulder
FLO4565470 Brahmin caste of Hindu, wearing muslin robes and yellow threads over his shoulder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann

Background imageRobes Collection: Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban

Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban
FLO4565463 Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann

Background imageRobes Collection: Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832)

Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier
FLO4723035 Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Background imageRobes Collection: Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in the year of her coronation, 1910

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in the year of her coronation, 1910
2638415 Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in the year of her coronation, 1910. Mary of Teck, Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes, 1867 to 1953

Background imageRobes Collection: The high priest in his robes

The high priest in his robes
2909852 The high priest in his robes; (add.info.: The high priest in his robes. Print shows a priest, full-length portrait, standing, wearing robes, holding a censer with burning incense)

Background imageRobes Collection: Talung Monastery is the most sacred in all Sikkim, being packed with objects of veneration

Talung Monastery is the most sacred in all Sikkim, being packed with objects of veneration and antiquity
5314803 Talung Monastery is the most sacred in all Sikkim, being packed with objects of veneration and antiquity, india 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageRobes Collection: Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals

Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals
FLO4722936 Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Background imageRobes Collection: Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 ? 1818

Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 ? 1818
2963144 Queen Charlotte in her Coronation Robes. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 ? 1818. Queen consort of the United Kingdom as the wife of King George III

Background imageRobes Collection: While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats

While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910
3502841 While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910; (add.info.: While her robes flaunted with daffodils)

Background imageRobes Collection: King Louis XIV, 18th (engraving)

King Louis XIV, 18th (engraving)
3507388 King Louis XIV, 18th (engraving); (add.info.: Engraved portrait of King Louis XIV (1638-1715) by Pierre Drevet (1663-1738) a French artist and engraver

Background imageRobes Collection: Two peers in their robes accompanied by a Halberdier in the time of Elizabeth I

Two peers in their robes accompanied by a Halberdier in the time of Elizabeth I. 16th century (engraving)
527672 Two peers in their robes accompanied by a Halberdier in the time of Elizabeth I. 16th century (engraving).; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRobes Collection: Ceremonial robes worn by Josephine at the coronation of Napoleon, 2 December 1804

Ceremonial robes worn by Josephine at the coronation of Napoleon, 2 December 1804. Hand-coloured engraving
543673 Ceremonial robes worn by Josephine at the coronation of Napoleon, 2 December 1804. Hand-coloured engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRobes Collection: Great Buddha

Great Buddha
Marco Tagliarino

Background imageRobes Collection: Greek Orthodox Bishop. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Greek Orthodox Bishop. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More
FLO4721868 Greek Orthodox Bishop. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageRobes Collection: A student is introduced to the head of a college at Oxford University. First Bow to Alma Mater

A student is introduced to the head of a college at Oxford University. First Bow to Alma Mater
FLO4618834 A student is introduced to the head of a college at Oxford University. First Bow to Alma Mater, or Bernard Blackmantle's introduction to the Big Wig

Background imageRobes Collection: Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Denmark wearing the robes in which they would open Parliament

Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Denmark wearing the robes in which they would open Parliament
3119251 Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Denmark wearing the robes in which they would open Parliament; (add.info.: Photograph of King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Background imageRobes Collection: King George V in the three robes worn at the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey

King George V in the three robes worn at the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey
2915346 King George V in the three robes worn at the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey. From top The Royal Crimson Robe of State

Background imageRobes Collection: Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robes

Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robes
3521672 Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robes; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, in her coronation robes

Background imageRobes Collection: Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robes

Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robes
3521670 Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robes; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, in her coronation robes




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"Robes: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world as we unravel their rich tapestry throughout history. From Queen Elizabeth II's regal attire in Pietro Annigoni's iconic portrait to the mysterious allure of "The Thief" depicted by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa, they have adorned figures both noble and enigmatic. Intrigue deepens with a glimpse into the 17th-century artwork showcasing a Plague doctor donning a distinctive robe while battling an invisible enemy. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, bestows prosperity upon those who revere him in his resplendent robe. Delve into realms beyond reality with Harry Clarke's haunting depiction of "The Song of the Mad Prince, " where ethereal robes mirror the madness within. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" transports us to idyllic shepherd life amidst flowing robes that whisper tales untold. From Lawrence of Arabia's desert adventures to Zen priest Ikkyu Osho seeking enlightenment in simple robes, these garments transcend time and cultures. Even Dante himself is immortalized alongside his Divine Comedy by Domenico di Michelino’s brushstroke on vibrant fabric. Witness St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury draped in colored elegance or Her Majesty the Queen Mother surrounded by her pages exuding grace and dignity. Andrey Rublyov brings divinity to life through "The Trinity, " where celestial beings are swathed in heavenly robes that radiate spiritual power. Throughout centuries and continents, whether symbolizing authority or spirituality, they have woven themselves deeply into our collective consciousness. They embody stories whispered from one generation to another – tales that remind us that beneath every robe lies a story waiting to be told.